33 Delicious Apple Cider Recipes to Get into the Mood for Fall

Well, I have you covered on both fronts. I’m going to bring you some of the internet’s best recipes on making your own apple cider.

Plus I’m also going to share delicious apple cider recipes which can be made with the apple cider you just made. I hope you’re hungry because these recipes are delicious!

Don’t assume they’re all baked goods (though a few are.) There are some wonderful main courses you can make from apple cider and even a few adult beverages.

I can’t stand the suspense! Without further delay, here are apple cider recipes for making the brew and also to put the apple cider to work in different ways:

1. Best Homemade Apple Cider

Are you looking for a delicious and easy way to make homemade apple cider? You may have found it. This recipe is made in a slow cooker which makes it easy.

Yet, it looks delicious. You run the juice through a cheesecloth and drink. It doesn’t get much fresher than this.

2. Slow Cooker Apple Cider Maple Meatballs

Let’s start off with a “YUM!” If you’re looking for a wonderful appetizer or snack, this recipe could be a homerun for you.

It’s easy to make. You place frozen meatballs in a slow cooker with apple cider, maple syrup, coarsely chopped apples, and a little ACV. Cook on low for a few hours, and you have an easy dish on your hands.

3. Baked Apple Cider Donuts

The first time I had apple cider donuts I was at an orchard with my kids. I grabbed a snack while they played and man, was it delicious!

When I saw this recipe for a baked option for the apple cider donuts, I knew it had to be shared. Enjoy this delicious snack whenever you can.

4. Apple Cider Pancakes

Are you looking for a truly ‘apple cider’ experience? These pancakes could be exactly what you need.

The pancakes are made with apple cider. From there, they get topped with delicious cinnamon sugar apples. What a way to start your day.

5. Cinnamon Apple Cider Muffins

These muffins would make a delicious way to start a crisp, fall morning. They include apple cider, chunks of apple, and different types of sugar.

But the fun doesn’t stop there. The muffins are rolled in sugar and cinnamon for the topping too. They’re easy to make and should be a slam dunk for the whole family.

6. New England Apple Cider Cake

This is a delicious apple cake which will pack a sweet punch. Apple cider and chunks of apples are inside the cake itself.

However, the homemade icing also contains apple cider. This will be a wonderful dessert and one to help you utilize your apples this season.

7. Apple Cider Syrup

I wasn’t one who enjoyed any type of syrup other than maple until recently. I made my own fresh blueberry syrup and fell in love.

Which is why I wanted to share this recipe. You can make a delicious syrup (perfect for the apple cider pancakes mentioned above) from apple cider too.

8. Apple Cider Donut Muffins

If you were to ask my children what their favorite muffin is they’d tell you it’s a donut muffin. I love them too because they taste great and are frugal too.

Well, if you have apple cider on hand, you can make another delicious version of the donut muffin. They’re a great way to start your day or to use as a snack.

9. Copycat Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider

A moment of confession on my part, I don’t like Starbucks. I know, people lean towards me being nuts. Yet, I still visit the place on occasion because my teenagers love it.

10. Apple Cider Brown Sugar Pulled Pork

There are certain foods which come together well. Peanut butter and jelly is one classic combo. Yet, another combo is pork with apples and sugar.

If you love this classic combination, you must check out this recipe. You can use your apple cider to make a delicious dinner for your family.

11. Apple Cider Mimosas

I don’t consume a great deal of alcohol, but if I’m going to have an adult beverage, then a mimosa is one choice at the top of my list.

Let’s be real. It’s one of the few beverages you can get away with drinking before noon and people don’t look at you funny. The next time you need a drink before noon, pull out your apple cider and this recipe and enjoy!

12. Apple Cider Caramels

At Christmas time, my family is extremely into making homemade candy. My sister, who doesn’t like to cook, will make candy every year. There’s something about it!

Well, whether you enjoy baking and cooking, or not, you can pull out the apple cider and make these delicious caramels. They make a wonderful gift or a delicious treat for yourself.